Sri Lanka’s extended ban on new oil-palm cultivation and crude palm oil (CPO) imports is emerging as a costly economic challenge, draining foreign exchange and crippling exports. Since April 2021,
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Starlink has extended free internet connectivity to Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, providing crucial support to citizens and authorities facing severe flooding and infrastructure damage.
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Sri Lanka’s economy is staring at a massive reconstruction bill following the devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah,
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Farmers in Sri Lanka’s Colombo, Kurunegala, and Anuradhapura districts have recorded dramatic gains in fruit production after adopting cultivation practices guided by Chinese experts,
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The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) will remit Rs. 5 billion to the Consolidated Fund this year,
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Sri Lanka’s most comprehensive tourism survey has revealed strong visitor interest but weak sector performance due to poor promotion and slow government response. Conducted from July 2024 to June 2025,
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Allegations of large-scale corruption in Sri Lanka’s water sector have emerged,
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Sri Lanka’s private sector credit surged sharply in 2025, with agriculture and personal loans driving unprecedented growth. Central Bank data shows borrowing climbed from Rs. 99 billion in April to Rs. 231 billion by September.
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Sri Lanka faces its worst flooding in nearly a decade as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc across multiple districts,
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Chairman of the Palm Oil Industry Association of Sri Lanka (POIA) Dr. Rohan Fernando
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